I was prepping a couple Fuji alconite guides last night, and the chrome plating flaked off. It started where I was filing on the foot and peeled all the way off the leg. I've never seen this problem before. Did I just get a bad batch, or is Fuji quality not what it used to be?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/23/2009 11:31AM by Curtis Trompler.

Contact Angler's Resources and most likely they'll replace them for you.

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Tom Kirkman Wrote:
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> Contact Angler's Resources and most likely they'll
> replace them for you.


Correct, they will completely stand behind their product. I even know of an occasion when they replaced a product that wasn't Fuji ... simply because the person THOUGHT they were. Nothing but good guys.

The new black coating on the Alconites which is shiny is pretty crappy. That coating doesnt' like to stick to the metal when the rod gets banged around.

Bill Stevens can probably explain what the actual cause is if he sees this I'm pretty certain he will respond

I noticed on a couple of my fuji alconite concept guides that I had similar flaking that only took place during filing. It didn't worry me in the least, but Billy's post has me worried about their finish quality if they also chip from being banged around. I don't get to fish as much as I used too so the many rods I have built so far mostly with Fuji alconite guides haven't been used enough for me to notice. I would be very bummed to find out that they are of less than spectacular quality seeings as how I have put them on so many rods and built up a reserve of them equal to about 4 or 5 rods.
But so far, besides while filing, no issues.
James

The black ones aren't chipping, the finish wears off. Next tim eI go fishing I'll take pictures of the one rod I have access too which has almost no black on the outside of the frames.

Ive never had anything but quality from Fuji and as Tom said, they stand behind their product 110%. I have had some chipping but its been my own fault.

Ken P. - sometimes the pole is longer than 10 feet!

Touching this pole may prove to be dangerous to my health and well being.

In most cases the guides discussed are manufactured using "austenetic stainless steel" base metals.

One fine fine metal in its passivated state -

Rodbuilders desire different colors -

Fuji has an extremly high level of QA and QC -

Anglers Resource has proven they will satisfy the market with customer service and quality -

Chrome plating requires a "primer" coating before the application of the chrome surface application -

Lots of steps involved in the manufactureing process and snafus in rare cases are possible -

Fuji and Anglers have and will continue to handle all problems in a very professional manner -

Send them to the attention of Mr. Paul at Anglers Resourse LLC, 400 E. Section Ave, Foley, Alabama 36535 - you will get an immediate reply.

It is also interesting to note that Anglers provides advice to all production builders that guides are not to be ground to minimize the chance of breaking the "coating" barrier. You may find that your ginding raised the temperature to a level that was a direct cause of your coating failure.